Private Hire Vehicle LicensingUnder the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 all driver-guides operating from London require three special Private Hire (PHV) licences. The licensing authority is called London Taxi and Private Hire, or LTPH for short.

Operator Licence
All driver-guide bookings must be processed by a licensed operator. If the driver-guide does not hold a PHV operator's licence he or she may not accept bookings direct from clients.
I operate from a centre within the Driver-Guides Association's licence, numbered 02114. It expires on 6 March 2018.

My operating centre address is
56 Sternhold Avenue
London
SW2 4PW

Telephone number for bookings: 020 8671 6750

Driving Licence
All driver-guides must be in possession of a PHV driving licence. The process includes a medical examination and a police record check.
My drivers licence number is 153990401. Expires 24 November 2016.

Vehicle Licence
Vehicles are inspected annually, with an MOT test every 6 months (this is a thorough inspection which includes the mechanical condition, bodywork and emissions).
My vehicle licence number is 1551150401. Expires 20 April 2015.

Insurance
Vehicle InsuranceAll Private Hire Vehicles, including those used by driver-guides, must be covered by a special insurance policy, which states that use for Private Hire (sometimes called Hire and Reward) is included.

My motor policy is with Aviva. A copy of the certificate is available on request.

Public Liability InsuranceI am covered by a Public Liability Insurance scheme operated by the Guild of Registered Tourist Guides. This cover is included automatically as a benefit of membership.